Whenever I'm transporting or shipping coins, I try to put them in PVC flips. Its only temporary, so it doesn't last long enough to cause permanent...
I carry a messenger bag. I usually pick up a book or two while I'm on the floor and really need a convenient place to put it. I'd also recommend...
Did I tell you all about the time I got fed up with those scammers? I led the guy on for about a week or so, then told him I was afraid he might...
Congrats, these are pretty!
If you wanted to split hairs, probably XF. But the fields are pretty rough, so I wouldn't say higher than F.
I read a lot of Sherlock Holmes. :D
More likely it was just the year that the Mason who owned that coin joined his lodge.
$10-20, tops. But a good type to start out with! Also, "Fel Temp seacruise" is SUPER cheesy. Lol.
[IMG] Kamnaskires-Orodes Kingdom of Elymais AE drachm – 16mm c 150 AD bust facing with long beard wearing diademed tiara; to right, pellet within...
Nothing to be ashamed of! I just got interested in Alexandrian coinage myself, so this is a great piece for me!
I don't see anything! I'm bliiiiiiiind! But seriously, the pics aren't showing up for me.
should be .500 fine in the threepence, cupro-nickel in the rest. Double-check, though.
You can still run the excel files without downloading, if you have excel at least.
Well, I'm officially jealous. lol
1. Valerian 2. Valentinian 3. Licinius I 4. Licinius I 5. Constans 6. Constantine I Again, use these: http://www.catbikes.ch/coinstuff/coins-ric.htm
D'oh, thanks!
What makes you call this a counterfeit? Teach us! :D If I had to guess, I'd say its the dots on the neck.
I've seen some great work done with electrolysis on ancient coins. The primary problem is that it tends to strip the patina, requiring artificial...
Great stuff, guys! I really appreciate it. These tiny diversions are just the right size to help me keep my sanity. Howabout another? [IMG]...
That's a beauty.
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